Physicians as Managers and as Leaders - Difference?

Physician in Management vs. Leadership Positions,”

 Leadership and Management Are Not the Same – and in physician administrative positions, the different is key.

 “Although often used interchangeably, leadership and management are not the same. The fundamental core of leadership is change, while the core of management is ensuring there is order and consistency in day-to-day processes.”

The above quote is from an article I wrote for the September/October 2014 Healthcare Executive. The article, “Physician in Management vs. Leadership Positions,” provides brief insight into the differences between management and leadership positions especially as they relate to physicians in those positions.

Simple learning point: Some physicians can do both; some do one better than the other. It is important to realize this when placing physicians into administrative positions.